(UNDATED) - Students pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies can apply for one of 40, $500 college scholarships from the Indiana Sheriff's Association.

The scholarships are awarded to qualified high school seniors or college students.

Any applicants must be an Indiana resident, be a current member of the sheriffs' association or a dependent child or grandchild of a current association member, attend an Indiana college or university, major in a law enforcement field and enroll as a full-time student.

Applications are available at area high schools, the sheriff's office or from the Indiana Sheriffs' Association.